UConn Signees: Christyn W. and ONO

[Sluconn Husky]

Is Uconn done with it 2018 recruiting?

Seems to be. Just waiting on Ezi Magbegor's decision.

 

[Mdoggie]

Seems to be. Just waiting on Ezi Magbegor's decision.

What is Vegas saying regarding her decision?

 

[MilfordHusky]

Sluconn is right. There is only 1 more player in 2018 under consideration. It's Ezi Macbegor, who has different options than most Americans. She can stay at home in Australia and play pro ball, or she came come to a U.S. college for an education and to develop her basketball skills. So, her recruitment and timetable are different. How good is she, and is she worth waiting for? Really, really, really good, and absolutely. As noted by another BYer, if she were an American, she would be the #1 ranked recruit.

 

[Rocket009]

Sluconn is right. There is only 1 more player in 2018 under consideration. It's Ezi Macbegor, who has different options than most Americans. She can stay at home in Australia and play pro ball, or she came come to a U.S. college for an education and to develop her basketball skills. So, her recruitment and timetable are different. How good is she, and is she worth waiting for? Really, really, really good, and absolutely. As noted by another BYer, if she were an American, she would be the #1 ranked recruit.

She just signed with a local team.

SEABL

Their season kicks off in April and runs through July so she'd miss Summer school if she were to come to the US.

 

[MilfordHusky]

She just signed with a local team.

SEABL

Their season kicks off in April and runs through July so she'd miss Summer school if she were to come to the US.

The article is from 7 weeks ago. We may have known that. As you point out, though, it would preclude summer school in the U.S.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

1/19

Christyn Williams scored 17 points Friday.

Olivia Nelson-Ododa reached 1,500 points for her career.

 

[CocoHusky]

Is Uconn done with it 2018 recruiting?

Ezi, Ezi, Ezi! Ezi, Ezi, Ezi!

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Sat 1/20

Christyn Williams: 22 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks

Some highlights:

https://vh.hudl.com/p-highlights/Us...9f45f4447/6da324d9_720.mp4?v=7774E7369160D508

 

[Sluconn Husky]

1/19

Olivia Nelson-Ododa reached 1,500 points for her career.

ONO finished with 13 points and 7 rebounds in this game from Friday.

 

[Gus Mahler]

Nelson-Ododa highlights from three games last week. A couple of threes, some long jumpers, and some nice post moves included.


https://vh.hudl.com/p-highlights/Us...f245bdf1c/3aaab2c7_720.mp4?v=4C829D3BEB5DD508

https://vh.hudl.com/p-highlights/Us...0ace29ea0/219a8d31_720.mp4?v=547D6CAF035ED508

https://vh.hudl.com/p-highlights/Us...160e31be1/a49e2798_720.mp4?v=AEF1517DF85DD508

Impressive stuff. To drift a bit: If a 17-year-old can use her left hand around the basket, why can't a certain 6-6 22-year-old?

 

[Gus Mahler]

Sluconn is right. There is only 1 more player in 2018 under consideration. It's Ezi Macbegor, who has different options than most Americans. She can stay at home in Australia and play pro ball, or she came come to a U.S. college for an education and to develop her basketball skills. So, her recruitment and timetable are different. How good is she, and is she worth waiting for? Really, really, really good, and absolutely. As noted by another BYer, if she were an American, she would be the #1 ranked recruit.

I'm all on board for getting Ezi from Oz. UConn needs bigs. I wonder though how her arrival might affect recruitment in subsequent classes. I'm greedy: I want a lot of them.

 

[oldude]

Impressive stuff. To drift a bit: If a 17-year-old can use her left hand around the basket, why can't a certain 6-6 22-year-old?

As I posted after the TX game, there was one instance during the Houston game when I was thrilled to see Z finish at the rim on the left hand side with her left hand. Unfortunately, in a similar situation vs TX, she shot the ball with her right hand only to have it blocked.

One step forward, two steps back.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

A pair of threes and a pair of blocks for Christyn Williams from Friday's (1/19) game:

https://vh.hudl.com/p-highlights/Te...d6c3440c6/6d824455_720.mp4?v=1F9A32926C60D508

 

[donalddoowop]

As I posted after the TX game, there was one instance during the Houston game when I was thrilled to see Z finish at the rim on the left hand side with her left hand. Unfortunately, in a similar situation vs TX, she shot the ball with her right hand only to have it blocked.

One step forward, two steps back.

That last sentence makes it sound like she was dancing. Maybe that's why her shot was blocked.

 

[HopJim]

Sluconn is right. There is only 1 more player in 2018 under consideration. It's Ezi Macbegor, who has different options than most Americans. She can stay at home in Australia and play pro ball, or she came come to a U.S. college for an education and to develop her basketball skills. So, her recruitment and timetable are different. How good is she, and is she worth waiting for? Really, really, really good, and absolutely. As noted by another BYer, if she were an American, she would be the #1 ranked recruit.

Just a thought. Main reasons I see for Ezi to come play in US is 1. extend her game and 2. gain US experience in case she goes pro. Geno and staff have 1 covered and per the UConn TV adds (i.e. NYC is our backyard) and schedule (Dallas, Houston, Phila, etc.), UConn appears to be a solid match for all her needs/requirements.

 

[oldude]

Just a thought. Main reasons I see for Ezi to come play in US is 1. extend her game and 2. gain US experience in case she goes pro. Geno and staff have 1 covered and per the UConn TV adds (i.e. NYC is our backyard) and schedule (Dallas, Houston, Phila, etc.), UConn appears to be a solid match for all her needs/requirements.

HJ, I couldn’t agree more. I think you should get on a plane immediately and head down to the Land Downunder to make your case directly to Ezi. How could she possibly refuse?

p.s. In order to close the deal, tell her UConn is willing to change its mascot from a Husky to a Dingo.

 

[donalddoowop]

Just a thought. Main reasons I see for Ezi to come play in US is 1. extend her game and 2. gain US experience in case she goes pro. Geno and staff have 1 covered and per the UConn TV adds (i.e. NYC is our backyard) and schedule (Dallas, Houston, Phila, etc.), UConn appears to be a solid match for all her needs/requirements.

How far is New York from UCONN?

 

[oldude]

How far is New York from UCONN?

I grew up in Stratford, CT which is about an hour outside of the Big Apple. Storrs is more like 3 hours.

 

[donalddoowop]

I grew up in Stratford, CT which is about an hour outside of the Big Apple. Storrs is more like 3 hours.

Thank you.

 

[MilfordHusky]

How far is New York from UCONN?

 

[Sluconn Husky]

1/23

Christyn Williams with 20 points in a CAC blowout Tuesday.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

 

[MilfordHusky]

I can just imagine practice next year.

Geno, in a loud voice: Christyn, I want you to do this and that!”

Christyn, with a smile: “Okey dokey, Coach.”

Geno has to turn around to hide his laugh.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

 

[MilfordHusky]

Is Braelyn the newest recruiting target for Jeff Walz?